Advocacy

Some key objectives of the EIAANZ is to act as a national advocate for early intervention in New Zealand. We do this by providing representation to appropriate government policy making and working parties relating to early intervention and providing relevant information about policy directions to families and practitioners in the field of early intervention and other associated professions. Below you will find information about some of our activities in this area as well as opportunities for you to have a say yourself.​

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED...

EIAANZ CONTRIBUTIONS

Join the Conversation - New Zealand Disability Strategy

Communities of Learning Subgroup

The Office for disability Issues is developing a new disability strategy for New Zealand. Until the 24 May NZers are being asked to tell them what the most important things are for disabled New Zealanders and their whānau to live a good life, to feel valued, supported and able to participate in their communities. People can join the conversation by attending an event, holding a workshop, recording a video or filling out a survey. What you say will shape the new strategy and a draft of the document will be released in August.

Phase 1 of has closed and Phase 2 will open in late July Click the link below for more information and to have your say to have your say.

Early Childhood Advisory Commitee

EIAANZ are members of the Ministry of Education's Early Chidhood Advisory Committee alongside a number of other key early childhood organisations in New Zealand. Further information about this group along with meeting minutes and presentations can be found here.

Early Education Federation

EIAANZ has a representation on the Early Education Federation. More information about this group can be found here.